Top Rankings
Rockdale Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,516 students in Rockdale Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rockdale Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,516 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rockdale Independent School District, which is ranked #812 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#817 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
806 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
53%
# Black Students
120 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
508 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
34%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
101
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,724 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,724
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,156
$14,116
Best Rockdale Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockdale Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1338 W Us Hwy 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Grades: 2-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Rockdale J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
814 Bushdale Rd
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Rockdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Childress
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 W Belton Ave
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Grades: PK-1
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockdale Independent School District?
Rockdale Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,516 students.
What is the rank of Rockdale Independent School District?
Rockdale Independent School District is ranked #812 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockdale Independent School District?
53% of Rockdale Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockdale Independent School District?
Rockdale Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rockdale Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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